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Most of media insists that you and other girls must be “hotter” and thinner to truly matter. At MEDIAGIRLS, we know that it’s not girls who need a makeover; it’s the media. That’s why our participants create content that focuses on what really matters—how powerful and amazing you already are!

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Social media has a messy relationship with, well, most tenets of reality; the priority is often less an accurate depiction of a person or the world, but a version of the aforementioned that maximizes attention and interest. This is especially true of a platform like TikTok, where users have mere minutes to make an impression […]

I like discussing all the topics in class, and wouldn’t change a thing!

Diana, 12
I like the talks we have with each other because no one holds back!

Sarah, 12
I enjoy the fact that I can be me and express my feelings without being judged. I really like the mentors and all the girls.

Meg, 14
This program was both illuminating and empowering! We’ve been trying to educate our daughter about these kinds of media messages, and this organized class with new adult voices gave her a framework, tools, and lots of media examples.

Vickie H.
I love that I can practice writing and get good feedback on my work. Also, I hate the way that girls and women are portrayed in the media and I like trying to change that!

Hoa, 14
My daughter LOVED her experience. I LOVED that she loved it and also that she came away with a different lens to the world.

Rachel K.
We’re not only talking about issues in the media, we’re actually doing something about it by making our own content.

Stacia, 14
We are grateful to MEDIAGIRLS for teaching our students and their parents about strengthening their core and empowering them to be “game changers.

Day Newburg, Assistant to the Head of School Cohen Hillel Academy
My daughter learned how to recognize different perceptions of women and girls in the media. I love that she had the opportunity to discuss a serious important topic that she might not bring up with friends on her own.

Georgia S.
We learned from MEDIAGIRLS how to stand up to media messages that undermine girls and women. We can either be mesmerized by the media’s false images or empowered to re-shape them. MEDIAGIRLS gives girls the tools to transform their lives and the world around them.

Paula Sharaga, Brookline Public Library
This program offered a wonderful, inspiring and safe space for our daughter to share her thoughts about media and body image about women!

Jodi H.
My girl is so sad the class is over; she loved being there so much and looked forward to class every Monday. She even told me, “Mom, how am I supposed to hate Mondays now?”

Janice W.
My daughter LOVED everything about the program, including the communications from the women teaching, the messages, the learning, the CHILL energy it seems to have!

Debra V.
I felt so proud when my daughter came home and showed me content from the program, and began to question things she saw and experienced in the media. She even asked me if she could take the course again!

Kerry B.
I like that it makes me feel good, and when I go home, I don’t feel like i have to hide myself!

Hannah, 12
The MEDIAGIRLS presentation was informative and thoughtful. Michelle Cove’s passion regarding the representation of girls in the media was obvious and motivation to all who had the pleasure of hearing her words!

Keith Civin, The Rashi School, Dedham, MA
MEDIAGIRLS counteracts all of the TV that our daughter watches—way too much—and encouraged her to be secure in her own appearance and behavior. She often came home talking about the value of inner beauty and strength.

Naline P.
I like discussing all the issues around media going on right now and what we think about them!

Rose, 11
“The MEDIAGIRLS workshop was very empowering, focusing on current issue, and using relevant popular culture examples in a way that spoke powerfully to our young women!”

Mollie Farnham, Outdoor Education Director at Camp Kiniya
MEDIAGIRLS was thought provoking and engaging, and the teachers were great. I really can’t think of anything that needs changing.

Niela R.
This program encouraged my daughter to examine concepts in media that may not have been brought to her attention otherwise. The importance of that is something I am thrilled for her to have experienced! (Parent)

Keith L.
This program has been a great venue for my daughter engaging with friends around media discussions. Thank you for providing the time and opportunity!

Bruce H.
“Michelle Cove’s candid assessment of the societal pressures that the media gives to pre-teen and teenage girls was informative and thought-provoking. Michelle’s ability to hold the audience’s attention was extraordinary!”

Justin Cameron, Principal Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School
Michelle Cove was an extremely relatable speaker, which made everyone feel comfortable participating and asking questions!

Samantha Leone, co-founder Media Literacy Club, Newton North High School
The workshop was awesome! The MEDIAGIRLS staff really connected with the girls, and they totally “got it!”

Emily Rivard, Partner Camp Coordinator Girls with Altitude Program Director
MEDIAGIRLS really had a big impact on how our daughter looks at media. She is very into music, and she would talk about songs and how women are portrayed in them, which she had not done before this program. She also does this with ads and commercials.

Julie L.
“MEDIAGIRLS brought a thoughtful and informative presentation to our community, which was great for all ages!”

Marley Hanson, Director Camp Farwell
I love everything about the program and especially the teachers!

Lucy, 13
I love that anybody can say what they want in the program, and not be judged.

Ella, 13
The audience at the MEDIAGIRLS workshop at our Boston International Kids Film Festival clearly enjoyed themselves and learned a lot from the interactive presentation!

Olivia Osiecki, Filmmakers Collaborative
I am enjoying everything! I like discussing media content, thinking about it, and writing about it.

Mariana, 12
MEDIAGIRLS has had a HUGE positive impact on my daughter! I hope that the lessons she has learned will stay with her for her whole lifetime.

Beth K.
Michelle Cove is a charismatic speaker who adeptly presented this difficult topic in a refreshing new light. Michelle’s presentation engaged all of the 50 attending students!

Ariel French, Director of Programming for Explo at Wellesley

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Recently the "Milk Crate Challenge" took over TikT

Similar to many of us, pop star Billie Eilish has found herself questioning her own feelings about social media and the role it plays in her life. Eilish has admitted she wants to share her life, but sometimes feels forced into it and feels as though she isn't in control of her media presence.

She said, " I don’t always want to tell the world intimate details about my life, I don’t really want people to know everything about me, but at the same time I want people to be able to feel seen and heard if they’ve experienced the same things I have. I want to be helpful. I want people to realize that it’s OK, that everyone goes through this. You can speak for people who don’t have a voice. But also, it’s conflicting, because sometimes you also don’t want to talk about it. It’s a tough responsibility because it’s also not my responsibility. I don’t owe anyone anything."

We at MEDIAGIRLS always encourage our girls+ to think critically about how social media affects their lives and to take control of their online narratives.

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I like discussing all the topics in class, and wouldn’t change a thing!

Diana, 12

I like the talks we have with each other because no one holds back!

Sarah, 12

I enjoy the fact that I can be me and express my feelings without being judged. I really like the mentors and all the girls.

Meg, 14

This program was both illuminating and empowering! We’ve been trying to educate our daughter about these kinds of media messages, and this organized class with new adult voices gave her a framework, tools, and lots of media examples.

Vickie H.

I love that I can practice writing and get good feedback on my work. Also, I hate the way that girls and women are portrayed in the media and I like trying to change that!

Hoa, 14

My daughter LOVED her experience. I LOVED that she loved it and also that she came away with a different lens to the world.

Rachel K.

We’re not only talking about issues in the media, we’re actually doing something about it by making our own content.

Stacia, 14

We are grateful to MEDIAGIRLS for teaching our students and their parents about strengthening their core and empowering them to be “game changers.

Day Newburg, Assistant to the Head of School Cohen Hillel Academy

My daughter learned how to recognize different perceptions of women and girls in the media. I love that she had the opportunity to discuss a serious important topic that she might not bring up with friends on her own.

Georgia S.

We learned from MEDIAGIRLS how to stand up to media messages that undermine girls and women. We can either be mesmerized by the media’s false images or empowered to re-shape them. MEDIAGIRLS gives girls the tools to transform their lives and the world around them.

Paula Sharaga, Brookline Public Library

This program offered a wonderful, inspiring and safe space for our daughter to share her thoughts about media and body image about women!

Jodi H.

My girl is so sad the class is over; she loved being there so much and looked forward to class every Monday. She even told me, “Mom, how am I supposed to hate Mondays now?”

Janice W.

My daughter LOVED everything about the program, including the communications from the women teaching, the messages, the learning, the CHILL energy it seems to have!

Debra V.

I felt so proud when my daughter came home and showed me content from the program, and began to question things she saw and experienced in the media. She even asked me if she could take the course again!

Kerry B.

I like that it makes me feel good, and when I go home, I don’t feel like i have to hide myself!

Hannah, 12

The MEDIAGIRLS presentation was informative and thoughtful. Michelle Cove’s passion regarding the representation of girls in the media was obvious and motivation to all who had the pleasure of hearing her words!

Keith Civin, The Rashi School, Dedham, MA

MEDIAGIRLS counteracts all of the TV that our daughter watches—way too much—and encouraged her to be secure in her own appearance and behavior. She often came home talking about the value of inner beauty and strength.

Naline P.

I like discussing all the issues around media going on right now and what we think about them!

Rose, 11

“The MEDIAGIRLS workshop was very empowering, focusing on current issue, and using relevant popular culture examples in a way that spoke powerfully to our young women!”

Mollie Farnham, Outdoor Education Director at Camp Kiniya

MEDIAGIRLS was thought provoking and engaging, and the teachers were great. I really can’t think of anything that needs changing.

Niela R.

This program encouraged my daughter to examine concepts in media that may not have been brought to her attention otherwise. The importance of that is something I am thrilled for her to have experienced! (Parent)

Keith L.

This program has been a great venue for my daughter engaging with friends around media discussions. Thank you for providing the time and opportunity!

Bruce H.

“Michelle Cove’s candid assessment of the societal pressures that the media gives to pre-teen and teenage girls was informative and thought-provoking. Michelle’s ability to hold the audience’s attention was extraordinary!”

Justin Cameron, Principal Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School

Michelle Cove was an extremely relatable speaker, which made everyone feel comfortable participating and asking questions!

Samantha Leone, co-founder Media Literacy Club, Newton North High School

The workshop was awesome! The MEDIAGIRLS staff really connected with the girls, and they totally “got it!”

Emily Rivard, Partner Camp Coordinator Girls with Altitude Program Director

MEDIAGIRLS really had a big impact on how our daughter looks at media. She is very into music, and she would talk about songs and how women are portrayed in them, which she had not done before this program. She also does this with ads and commercials.

Julie L.

“MEDIAGIRLS brought a thoughtful and informative presentation to our community, which was great for all ages!”

Marley Hanson, Director Camp Farwell

I love everything about the program and especially the teachers!

Lucy, 13

I love that anybody can say what they want in the program, and not be judged.

Ella, 13

The audience at the MEDIAGIRLS workshop at our Boston International Kids Film Festival clearly enjoyed themselves and learned a lot from the interactive presentation!

Olivia Osiecki, Filmmakers Collaborative

I am enjoying everything! I like discussing media content, thinking about it, and writing about it.

Mariana, 12

MEDIAGIRLS has had a HUGE positive impact on my daughter! I hope that the lessons she has learned will stay with her for her whole lifetime.

Beth K.

Michelle Cove is a charismatic speaker who adeptly presented this difficult topic in a refreshing new light. Michelle’s presentation engaged all of the 50 attending students!

Ariel French, Director of Programming for Explo at Wellesley

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